Patty16 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I wonder how the voters would react if he somehow found instant chemistry with Vanek and took off. I really wouldn't mind if he snunk into that Calder race. Right. We gave up a "what if" for a "producing now" player. Short term, at least on paper, its a win. Although new players in Buffalo dont seem to fit in and instantly produce. I hope he doesnt wear the cursed #19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCBuffalo Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I think kaleta should go to fourth, and Lindy should put Boyes back on the 3rd to have another scoring line. Even though he is not producing, give him a chance cause I think Boyes is better on the offensive side then kaleta is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Right. We gave up a "what if" for a "producing now" player. Short term, at least on paper, its a win. Although new players in Buffalo dont seem to fit in and instantly produce. I hope he doesnt wear the cursed #19 According to WGR this morning he's wearing #12. I guess you could make the Kotalik case, but he's a winger and Hodgson's a center, so I'm going to choose to not make that case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Else? Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 First, that lineup was what I expect to happen, not what i want to happen. However, SDS brought up a good point and I think there's a decent chance he gets a shot with Vanek. I'd like to see Ennis get a chance with Vanek and Pominville, but I won't complain if it's Hodgson...basically, I want Roy off that line. For the first time in my life I'm actually excited about a western road trip, just to see how this works out. We all know Lindy is not going to take Roy off that line barring an injury. I agree with you on Ennis though. I would like to see how he plays with Vanek. I just don't see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 According to WGR this morning he's wearing #12. I guess you could make the Kotalik case, but he's a winger and Hodgson's a center, so I'm going to choose to not make that case. Andre Savard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 We all know Lindy is not going to take Roy off that line barring an injury. I agree with you on Ennis though. I would like to see how he plays with Vanek. I just don't see it happening. I'm not sure what team you watch, but the one I watch changes linemates like an OCDer washes his hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty16 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 According to WGR this morning he's wearing #12. I guess you could make the Kotalik case, but he's a winger and Hodgson's a center, so I'm going to choose to not make that case. Good to know. Kotalik is far enough away in the timeline to not make me want to vomit seeing #12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 This is a pretty neat thread over at the Canucks board where a guy re-caps fans reactions in real time as the news of the trade broke. First its elation that Kassian is coming, then things go apeshit when they hear who is going the other way. http://forum.canucks...-in-20-minutes/ That was awesome. Thanks for sharing it. I loved how they thought they were getting Kassian and Tyler Myers for Hodgson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Else? Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm not sure what team you watch, but the one I watch changes linemates like an OCDer washes his hands. I was just going to edit that, but once Roy gets on that line it's the only one Lindy seems to keep intact unless he's forced by injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Except he was playing for the Amerks that night. but it is sabres university that we are talking about. if kassian were playing "out of character" (and not in a good way) based on directives from his coaches in rochester, that is ultimately lindy's and darcy's responsibility and, i submit, was their call as well. And who says Vancouver will know how to use him? I spent some time reading Canucks' forums last night, and one of the interesting things that came out was a particular criticism of Vigneault: he's brutal on young players and defensive responsibility. Seeing as one of the criticisms of Ruff is that he has too short of a leash with young players, it'll be fascinating to watch if Vigneault is any better for Kassian's development. interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 That was awesome. Thanks for sharing it. I loved how they thought they were getting Kassian and Tyler Myers for Hodgson. Which goes to show you how much they VALUE Hodgson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatrix31 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 LOL @ that Canucks thread. Funniest part is them thinking for a while we were trading Myers back to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 This is a pretty neat thread over at the Canucks board where a guy re-caps fans reactions in real time as the news of the trade broke. First its elation that Kassian is coming, then things go apeshit when they hear who is going the other way. http://forum.canucks...-in-20-minutes/ Funny. Sounds like us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) This is a pretty neat thread over at the Canucks board where a guy re-caps fans reactions in real time as the news of the trade broke. First its elation that Kassian is coming, then things go apeshit when they hear who is going the other way. http://forum.canucks...-in-20-minutes/ Absolutely classic - they thought Kassian AND Myers were coming back and then thought "maybe I'll like it." I also heard on TSN that at least ONE GM was very pissed as he was trying to pry away Hodgson for the last 3 weeks (bet it was Burke).......Nice work Darcy! Edited February 28, 2012 by CallawaySabres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Which goes to show you how much they VALUE Hodgson. Fans almost always overvalue their prospects though. Just look at the stuff said around here about so many of our draft picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Which goes to show you how much they VALUE Hodgson. Well, at least the fans anyways. Apparently not so much in the FO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I think kaleta should go to fourth, and Lindy should put Boyes back on the 3rd to have another scoring line. Even though he is not producing, give him a chance cause I think Boyes is better on the offensive side then kaleta is. I'd like to see a 3rd scoring line as well. Gerbe-Hodgson-Boyes works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty16 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Funny. Sounds like us. Kassian > Bill Brasky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Fans almost always overvalue their prospects though. Just look at the stuff said around here about so many of our draft picks. Compare our reaction to losing Kassian to their reaction. Ours was like a 3 while theirs went to 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'd like to see a 3rd scoring line as well. Gerbe-Hodgson-Boyes works for me. The Short-Handed Line ...they'll basically be playing with 2 forwards :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) LOL @ that Canucks thread. Funniest part is them thinking for a while we were trading Myers back to them. I think the funniest part was McKenzie referring to Gragnani as a "high profile young defenseman" :lol: Fans almost always overvalue their prospects though. Just look at the stuff said around here about so many of our draft picks. This is definitely true. The one thing I'll say is that a lot of Canucks fans were saying how just last year they thought Hodgson was a bust, but this year he won them over with his play. It's almost the polar opposite of what has happened with Kassian and Sabres fans. We thought he was our answer to Lucic, and his play convinced (I use this word very loosely, maybe it's better to say his play raised concerns) us otherwise. Edited February 28, 2012 by TrueBluePhD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 This is definitely true. The one thing I'll say is that a lot of Canucks fans were saying how just last year they thought Hodgson was a bust, but this year he won them over with his play. It's almost the polar opposite of what has happened with Kassian and Sabres fans. We thought he was our answer to Lucic, and his play convinced (I use this word very loosely, maybe it's better to say his play raised concerns) us otherwise. Wasn't the "bust" tag mostly due to the back problems that seem to be resolved now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I also wanted to thank whoever came up with the phrase "The Concept of Zack Kassian". I'm totally stealing that line for myself and using it in any and all conversations I'm having about this deal. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I also wanted to thank whoever came up with the phrase "The Concept of Zack Kassian". I'm totally stealing that line for myself and using it in any and all conversations I'm having about this deal. :thumbsup: I've been using, "The Legend of Zack Kassian" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I've been using, "The Legend of Zack Kassian" Not as good. Means something totally different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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